Trade Schools in McAllen, TX

McAllen, TX has 7 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 6 private. Together they graduated 2,433 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $3,500 to $25,240, with a median of $13,795 across the 21 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $30,496 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at South Texas College, The College of Health Care Professions-McAllen Campus and Miller-Motte College-STVT-McAllen.

7
Schools
2,433
Graduates last year
$13,795
Median program tuition
$30,496
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 7 schools in McAllen, TX

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South Texas College

McAllen, TX

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, Cosmetology and Diesel Mechanic and 8 more
Average net price
$855
Completion rate
23%
Type
Public

Miller-Motte College-STVT-McAllen

McAllen, TX

Programs
CDL Truck Driving, Dental Assistant, HVAC and Medical Assistant and 1 more
Average net price
$20,171
Completion rate
83%
Type
Private for-profit

GA Beauty & Barber School

McAllen, TX

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$12,687
Completion rate
59%
Type
Private for-profit

McAllen Careers Institute

McAllen, TX

Programs
Plumbing and Welding
Average net price
$16,839
Completion rate
76%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of McAllen

Southern Careers Institute-Pharr

Pharr, TX

Programs
Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician and Welding
Average net price
$27,184
Completion rate
67%
Type
Private for-profit

Rio Grande Valley College

Pharr, TX

Programs
CNA, EMT and Paramedic, LPN and Medical Assistant and 3 more
Average net price
$21,178
Completion rate
74%
Type
Private for-profit

South Texas Training Center

Pharr, TX

Programs
CNA, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$10,231
Completion rate
80%
Type
Private for-profit

Mission Beauty Institute

Mission, TX

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$3,973
Completion rate
65%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in McAllen, TX?

The median published tuition is $13,795 (range $3,500 to $25,240, 21 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Miller-Motte College-STVT-McAllen ($3,500), GA Beauty & Barber School ($6,380) and Vogue College of Cosmetology-McAllen ($8,000). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 9 months to finish (1 to 15 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 44 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $30,496 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in McAllen, TX?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including South Texas College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.